Plural form of curiosus in Latin; people who are inquisitive or curious.
Direct Latin plural of curiosus (curious one). Used in English primarily in historical or academic contexts when referring to curious persons in Latin sources.
The word captures a specific Latin idea—not just curious people, but people for whom curiosity is their defining characteristic, their way of being in the world.
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